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Power of a convex lens of focal length 20 cm is:

Answer: +5 D.

  • A +2 D
  • B +5 D
  • C +20 D
  • D -5 D

Correct answer: B. +5 D

Explanation: P = 1/f = 1/0.2 m = +5 D. Convex (converging) lenses have positive power.

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

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